The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1887-12-15

grand lady IN silk and satin pillOwed
Hates head on her breast.
They all gathered near to see if she
revived. She opened her eyes. and
gazed about her dreamily, as if in
search of something. s ~
"Do you wish anything, my dear?"
said the President. taking her hand.
''Some water, if you please, sir; and
and | want-want-"
care you looking for any one.
Miss?" 6
"Yes-no-it is no matter Thank
you. ma am, feel better. Isprained
my foot on the sleepers when ran
down the track. 1t is not severe.
and III sit up"
They were greatly pleased to see her
recover, q quiet buzz of conversation
filled the room. How did she know
it? How could she tell the special was
chasing us? Good heavensl If she had
not known IL, what an awful loss of
life there would have been. IT was
very careless in the superintendent to
follow our train in such a reckless
manner.
"You feel better. my DEAR" said the
President. ~ ~ t
lies, sir, thank you. I'm sure Pm
thankful. / knew -John-I mean the
engineer was coming"
You cannot be more grateful than
we are to you for averting such dis
astrous collision"
I'm sure, l am pleased, sir. never
thought the telegraph"
She paused abruptly.
what teleg aph?" fa
cpd rather not tell. SIR"
But you will tell us how you knew
the engine was coming?"
"E1ust you know?'' ''
'.We ought to know in order to re-
ward you properly
She put up her hand in a gesture of
refusal, and was silent. The presi-
dent and directors consulted together,
and two of them came TO her and
briefly said they would he glad to
know how she had been aware of the
approaching danger.
''Weli, sir, if John is willing, I will
tell you ALL" John Mills, the engi-
neer, was called, and he came in, cap
in hand. and the entire company
gathered round in the greatest eager
ness.
Without the slightest affectation,
she put her hand on Johns grimy
arm. and said:
''ShalI | tell them, John? They
wish to know about it. 1t saved their
lives, they say"
''And mine, too" said John, rever-
emily. You had best tell them, Or
let me-" .......
She sat down again, and then and
there John explained how the open
circuit line had been built, how it was
used, and frankly told why it had
been erected.
Never di1 story create profounder
sensation. The gentlemen shook
hands with him, and the President
actually kissed her for the company.
A real corporation kiss, loud and
hearty. The ladies fell upon her neck.
ard actually cried over the splendid
girl. Even the children pulled her
dress, and put up their arms about
tears that covered her cheeks
Poor child She was covered with
confusion. and knew not what to say
or do, and looking imploringly to
John. He drew near. and proudly
took her han1 in his, and she brushed
away the tears and smiled.
The gentlemen suddenly seemed to
have found something vastly interest
ing to talk about, for they gathered in
a knot in the corner of the room.
Presently the President said aloud:
Gentlemen and directors, you must
pardon ME, and trust the ladies will
do the same, if call you to order for
a brief matter of business"
There was q sudden hush. and the
room, now packed to suffocation, was
painfully quiet.
''The Secretary will please take min
utes of this meeting.
The Secretary sat down at Kate's
desk, and there was little pause.
"Mr. PRESIDENT
Every eye was turned to corner
where gray-haired gentleman had
mounted a chair.
''Mr. PRESIDENT
''Mr. Graves, director for the state,
gentlemen" m.srs.
81 beg leave, sir, to offer resolu-
ton" 9sa
Then he began to read from slip
OF paper.
NY nereaS, JOnn Mills, engineer Oh
engine No. So of this railway line,
erected a private telegraph; and,
whereas, he with the assistance of the
telegraph operator of the station Il
leave blank for her name) used the
said line without consent of this COM
pany land for other than railway bust
ness;
It is resolved that he be suspended
permanently from his position as en-
eineer, and that the said operator be
requested to resign"
"a murmur of disapprobation filled
the room, but the president command
ed silence, end the state director went
on.
Resign her place.
It is further resolved, and is hereby
ordered, that the said John Mills be
and is appointed chief engineer of the
new repair shops at Slawson."
A tremendous cheer broke from the
company, and the resolution was
passed with shout of assent.
How it all ended they never knew.
1t seemed like dream. and they
could not believe it true till they
stood alone in the winters night on
the track beside that glorious $50.
The few cars the engine had brought
up had been joined to the train, and
"59" had been rolled out on the siding.
With many handshakings for John,
and hearty kisses for kate, and round
of parting cheers for the two, the train
had sped away. The idlers had dis
persed, and none fingered about the
abandoned station save the lovers.
"59" would stay thatf.night on the
siding, and they had walked up the
track to bid it q long farewell.
For a few moments they stood in
the glow OF the great lamp, and then
he quietly put it out, and left the
giant to breathe away its fiery life in
gentle clouds of white steam. As for
the lovers. they had no need of its
light. The winters stars shone upon
them. and the calm cold night seemed
- 1x..1<